Pine Meadows Guthan
Around 5 km from Salooni town, you can find the lush pine meadows of Guthan. Lush green meadows, crystal clear lake and balmy climate in summer are some of the highlights of this place. The place is very clean and nicely maintained. On a nice pleasant day you will find clear sunlight, dazzling lake, grazing sheep and horses with lush green mountains backdrop covered with spruce and deodar. Just a like a true European countryside. This place holds a very different charm in winter. Amazing place. Very picturesque to take photos. Its a plateau surrounded by dense deciduous trees.
LOCATION: Guthan, Salooni
ALTITUDE: 1550m to 1690m
CLIMATE: Rain-980mm Temp -10 to 35 C
VEGETATION: Pine trees, Forests Moist temperate deciduous forests, Kharsu Oak forest, and Alpine pastures.
REPORTED FAUNA: Common Langur, Himalayan Black Bear, Fox, Himalayan Weasel, Jungle Cat,
ECO-TOURISM SPOTS: Naag temple, Ghaarjindu waterfalls, Meadows
ECO-TREKS: Salooni-Guthan, Deogah-Guthan
BEST PERIOD TO VISIT: April-June & September-October
HOW TO REACH: By Road: From Pathankot-Banikhet(189km) Banikhet to Salooni (63km). Nearest railhead Pathankot (161km). Nearest Airport: Gaggal Kangra (171km).
